Safety & Security Officer (Ukrainian Nationals Only)
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Role Summary
Join Nonviolent Peaceforce as a Safety & Security Officer in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, focusing on the protection of civilians in conflict areas.
Minimum Requirements
- Post-secondary education in a related field with at least 2 years related work experience or equivalent in work experience.
- Relevant security experience in humanitarian settings / previous experience working with security providers, law enforcement entities, and/or intelligence resources and utilizing information to create and deploy actionable security plans and programs.
- Understanding of current security management good practice.
- Good grasp of various communications technologies commonly used, including VHF radio systems, satellite phones, cell phones, Power Bi, etc.
- Excellent interpersonal, representation and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence, build consensus and develop partnerships.
- Ability to work well under pressure in unstable and frequently changing security environments.
- Training and facilitator skills; ability to support training sessions is a plus.
- Commitment to and understanding of NP’s methodologies, core values and mission.
- Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English, Ukrainian and Russian.
- Computer literacy, particularly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases.
- Valid Ukrainian driving license.
- Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding, whistleblowing, PSEA and anti-corruption.
Working Conditions
- Deliver regular security briefings, inductions, and awareness sessions for staff.
- Identify security capacity-building needs and support the design and delivery of relevant trainings.
- Train, mentor, and support designated Security Focal Points across field offices.
- Supervise, train, and develop security staff at office or area level where applicable.
- Ukraine is a complex security environment, and the evolution of the war is completely unpredictable – experience in insecure environments is essential to success in this position.
- A strong motivation to do what’s necessary in a complex environment.
- Willingness to work some weekends and evenings to contribute to security support and preparedness.
Eligibility Criteria
This position is open only to Ukrainian nationals, with a focus on ensuring safety and security in conflict-affected regions.
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